White Papers

New E-Expectations Trend Report: The Communication Expectations of College-Bound High School Students

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:00:33 -0700

How do prospective college students want to communicate with campuses? When do they want to interact with their target colleges? Which communication methods make them feel most comfortable? This 2012 E-Expectations Trend Report is based on a study of more than 1,300 participants about communicating with prospective campuses. The study examines the preferred communication methods for students as well as which methods they find the most meaningful and effective. This E-Expectations research project is a joint research effort from OmniUpdate, Noel-Levitz, CollegeWeekLive, and the National Research Center for College & University Admissions.

The Mobile Browsing Behaviors and Expectations of College-Bound High School Students

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:49:59 -0800

The last decade marked a dramatic change in the college search experience as students flocked to the Internet as their primary tool for researching colleges. Institutions had to transform their recruitment efforts to keep up with the online demands and expectations of prospective students. This 2012 E-Expectations Trend Report is based on a study of nearly 2,300 college-bound high school students regarding their use of mobile devices to search for colleges. The report uncovers what students expect from the college mobile site experience and highlights social media use and how often they accessed social media channels on a mobile device. This E-Expectations research project is a joint research effort from OmniUpdate, Noel-Levitz, CollegeWeekLive, and the National Research Center for College & University Admissions.

2011 E-Expectations Report Now Available

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 10:10:01 -0700

The 2011 E-Expectations report is based on a study of 1,089 high school seniors and 517 of their parents from across the United States. The report reveals the influential role of the higher education website on prospective students and parents, particularly in the areas of academic programs and admissions information. The report highlights the influence of parents in the college recruitment process and the importance of reaching out to them as well as their children. The E-Expectations research project is a joint research effort from OmniUpdate, Noel-Levitz, and the National Research Center for College & University Admissions.

2010 E-Expectations Report Now Available

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:44:03 -0700

The 2010 E-Expectations report, based on a survey of more than 1,000 college-bound seniors, reveals the increasingly crucial role of the website in the evaluation and selection process of an institution. This report, sponsored by Noel-Levitz, OmniUpdate, and the National Research Center for College & University Admissions, examines the attitudes and behaviors of high school seniors toward website content, social networking, recruitment videos, and more.

New White Paper: The OmniUpdate Advantage

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:15:04 -0800

This white paper examines website management options. When compared with the alternatives, you will see that OmniUpdate’s enterprise-class web content management system, OU Campus, has many near-term, long range, and financial advantages. By better understanding these advantages, you’ll learn why other institutions have found OU Campus to be not only the smart choice, but the safe and contemporary choice for addressing their evolving web content management needs.

Now available: Noel-Levitz white paper "Making Web Sites an Effective Recruitment Asset"

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:51:08 -0700

This Noel-Levitz white paper discusses how colleges can use a content management system to keep their websites fresh, relevant, and engaging to students, while also promoting ownership and participation from multiple campus users.

Breaking Down the Barriers to Maintaining the Institutional Website

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 19:36:08 -0700

Abstract

The typical institutional website has ballooned in size and complexity beyond the point of being easily maintained by a web manager or even a small group of web administration staff. Compounding the problem further, budget cuts, limited IT resources and today's focus on larger system requirements (e.g., ERP and automated administrative processes), have left core websites and their critical information with insufficient systems, tools and manpower to fulfill their basic educational mission. Learn what a content management system is and how it can address the issues of maintaining an institutional website.

About OmniUpdate, Inc.

OmniUpdate's web content management products and social networking solutions are currently used to manage over 450 college and university websites, affecting over 3 million web pages.

For more information, visit www.omniupdate.com

Heroes of the Web

Mon, 6 Nov 2006 19:38:05 -0700

Abstract

A white paper addressing the extraordinary efforts made by those individuals responsible for maintaining content on higher educational websites and the critical role these institutional sites play on the World Wide Web.

About OmniUpdate, Inc.

OmniUpdate's web content management products and social networking solutions are currently used to manage over 450 college and university websites, affecting over 3 million web pages.

For more information, visit www.omniupdate.com

RSS-Jumping Communication Hurdles

Mon, 8 Jan 2007 19:38:59 -0700

Abstract

RSS, a quickly emerging web communications technology, is a simple way to jump over the obstacles that stand between you and those with whom you want and need to communicate. It's critical that you understand the immediate, practical applications of RSS as it relates to helping your college or university make the online connection.

About OmniUpdate, Inc.

OmniUpdate's web content management products and social networking solutions are currently used to manage over 450 college and university websites, affecting over 3 million web pages.

For more information, visit www.omniupdate.com

How to Evaluate Web Content Management Solutions for Higher Education... and Avoid Overspending

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 19:40:01 -0700

Abstract

A white paper outlining the solution evaluation process including an in-depth needs assessment, the areas that can lead to overspending, and the essential features required of a web content management solution for higher education institutions.

About OmniUpdate, Inc.

OmniUpdate's web content management products and social networking solutions are currently used to manage over 450 college and university websites, affecting over 3 million web pages.

For more information, visit www.omniupdate.com

Search Engine Optimization and Web Content Management, A Very Powerful Force

Mon, 5 Feb 2007 19:40:54 -0700

Abstract

A white paper discussing the misconceptions, benefits, and strategies behind one of the most effective marketing tactics in today's online world, and how combined with a web content management solution, it becomes a very powerful force.

About OmniUpdate, Inc.

OmniUpdate's web content management products and social networking solutions are currently used to manage over 450 college and university websites, affecting over 3 million web pages.

For more information, visit www.omniupdate.com

XML and the College Website

Mon, 4 Jun 2007 19:41:36 -0700

Abstract

When it comes to web content management, there are no greater challenges than repurposing content and template controlled publishing. Is XML, combined with XSL, the ideal way to tame the beast? The focus of this white paper is to discuss the benefits and look at how a college or university can improve its web content management using this powerful technology.

About OmniUpdate, Inc.

OmniUpdate's web content management products and social networking solutions are currently used to manage over 450 college and university websites, affecting over 3 million web pages.

For more information, visit www.omniupdate.com

Scrolling Toward Enrollment: Web Site Content and the E-Expectations of College-Bound Seniors

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 10:30:08 -0700

Abstract

It's an exciting time in the area of E-Expectations research. With its E-Expectations research series, Noel-Levitz has been uncovering the online expectations and behaviors of prospective students. Sponsored by OmniUpdate, Noel-Levitz, James Tower, and the NRCUA, this white paper explores what 1,000 college-bound seniors revealed about their online expectations, preferences, and behaviors in relation to higher education websites.

About OmniUpdate, Inc.

OmniUpdate's web content management products and social networking solutions are currently used to manage over 450 college and university websites, affecting over 3 million web pages.

For more information, visit www.omniupdate.com